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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.16, 4,018.84 and 1,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.16, 4,018.84 and 1,037.20 is: 1,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.16 : 4,018.84 = 1,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.16/4,018.84 = 1,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.16x = 4,018.84 × 1,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.16x = 4,168,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,340.85/2,681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.68

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